The Coleopterists Society

The Coleopterists Society Originated in 1947 by Ross H. Arnett, Jr., The Coleopterists Bulletin is an adjudicated quarterly journal, which includes a widespread variety of articles on taxonomy and ecology of beetles (Coleoptera). Both members and non-members may submit manuscripts for consideration for publication. Beetles, the insect order Coleoptera, are one of the central forms of life on earth. One of every five described species of all animals or plants is a beetle! Numerous types live in approximately every habitat except the open sea, and for every possible kind of food, there's probably at least one beetle class that eats it. Beetles appeared even before the dinosaurs existed, and now they greatly outnumber the progenies of the dinosaurs, modern birds. Coleoptera includes beneficial and pest species, beautiful and plain, huge and tiny. They have even had a role in human culture, most notably the ancient Egyptians who revered the hallowed scarab as a symbol of life and rebirth. Coleopterists are people who study beetles and their habits and this Society welcomes any and all who share our passion in any pursuit of knowledge or appreciation of all things beetle.